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Full-Text Articles in Horticulture
Common Seasonal Pests : Your Handy Guide To Prevent The Spread Of Animal And Plant Pests, Diseases And Weeds., Department Of Agriculture And Food, Wa
Common Seasonal Pests : Your Handy Guide To Prevent The Spread Of Animal And Plant Pests, Diseases And Weeds., Department Of Agriculture And Food, Wa
Bulletins 4000 -
This bulletin provides information on quarantine, common pests and common household pests in Western Australia. Details include identification, damage caused, seasonal occurance of pest, action to take, control measures, and where to seek advice.
Returns To R&D Investment Of Dafwa: Benefit Cost Analysis, 2005-2006, Nazrul Islam
Returns To R&D Investment Of Dafwa: Benefit Cost Analysis, 2005-2006, Nazrul Islam
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The primary outcome or objective of the projects that are assessed, is to increase the market competitiveness and profitability of agri-industry.
Growing Cucumbers In Protected Cultivation In Western Australia, John Burt
Growing Cucumbers In Protected Cultivation In Western Australia, John Burt
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There are over 20 growers who produce cucumbers under protected cultivation in Western Australia, ranging from Manjimup in the South-West to Geraldton and Carnarvon. They mainly grow these crops hydroponically in greenhouses. There is also some production under shadecloth and some crops are grown in soil. There are two types of cucumbers grown under protected cultivation. The Continental or burpless cucumber is the main type of cucumber and has long fruit, whereas the Lebanese (mini) cucumber has shorter fruit. Compared with field cucumbers, these two types are seedless and do not require pollination to produce fruits. To ensure they are …